The Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability is associated with left upper extremity radiculopathy, and he has been granted a 30 percent rating for this condition. His right upper extremity radiculopathy is rated at 50 percent. The right anterior neck scar status post cervical fusion does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical spine disability was found to be manifested by favorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine, warranting a 30 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine. His right upper extremity radiculopathy is rated at 50 percent based on moderate incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- left upper extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, right knee degenerative arthritis limitation of extension, right knee instability, degenerative arthritis, left knee degenerative arthritis limitation of extension, left knee instability, degenerative arthritis, right and left knee scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 30, 2026
- Citation
- A26008955
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine degenerative arthritis. The claims for back pain and right upper extremity radiculopathy are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's TDIU and DEA claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence for a schedular rating, and the issues are inextricably intertwined.
- Dismissed
The appeal seeking to establish entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) is dismissed because the AOJ decision was merely implementing a Board's earlier effective date decision for service connection.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, as secondary to tinnitus, is granted. The claims for service connection for hearing loss disability and a disability manifested by shortness of breath other than chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis are denied. The claims for service connection for an intestinal disability (diverticulitis), fatigue, hypertension, neck disability, right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, upper and lower back disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right hip disability, left hip disability, right foot pain, left foot pain, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and an acquired psychiatric disorder are all denied.
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